Question:
100+ Protein In My Urine? Help?
anonymous
2011-02-04 20:41:39 UTC
My doctor said I have 100+ protein in my urine and said that she is concerned but not to worry because it might not be serious.

While researching, I kind off freaked myself out with all the things it could turn out to be: UTI (urinary tract infection), kidney disease, diabetes, etc., however, it's odd because I feel 100% normal and healthy.

I urinate regurally, I don't feel queasy, I feel perfectly normal. Could it be nothing? I don't want to second-guess myself. My mom told me that I had thyroid problems as a child and it might be possible it could be surfacing again; I'll use that as a major possibility. I know I don't have diabetes--in fact, absolutely positive I don't, and I know I don't have UTI because I read symptoms of it on websites (while researching) and it said "burning sensation while urinating" and I feel perfectly fine whenever I urinate! This is really getting me thinking, worried, and depressed!!! I already gave bloodwork on February 3 and my doctor said the results will come in 10 days and if she contacts me until then then it's nothing.

Is it possible it could be nothing although the number is dangerously high? Is it possible that my thyroid problems could be surfacing for the first time since I was little?

I'm only 15 and am worried--no, worried is an understatement. I'm terrified!!! I lay n my bed at night and stare at the ceiling thinking of what it could be and how much this could devestate my life. I pray and hope for the best outcome--that it is nothing. This is the first time this has happened to me, idk what to do! I'm scared. Terrified... Mordified...
I do hope it is nothing!!! T_T

Thank you for your answers and support!
Please pray for me. :(
God Bless You.
Six answers:
Hepo
2011-02-04 21:11:04 UTC
I agree that the above diagnoses you looked up all cause proteinuria (or protein in the urine). But since you're 15 years old, and I take it that you're pretty active in sports, and feel fine, with no leg or eyelid swelling I presume... and I'm presuming also your doctor checked your blood pressure and it is fine... most likely this is nothing to be concerned about.



I'm thinking your doctor also had you send some blood for tests. There is a specific test called creatinine level that I would look at (creatinine is a molecule from normal muscle breakdown from daily normal activities... this molecule is filtered by the kidneys and not reabsorbed... that is, spilled in the urine as waste product. If this level is elevated in your blood, chances are your kidneys aren't doing a good job in filtering your blood well... and that happens when you're kidneys are sick); if your doctor had it done, take a look at it and see if your level is within normal reference values. If so, then chances are your doctor will only have you repeat another urinalysis in 2-3 months. If the proteinuria is gone, then you're ok. Doctors term this as transient isolated proteinuria... which can happen because of exercise, or because of the thyroid condition you mentioned (a blood test called a TSH can determine at first blush if your thyroid is abnormal or not, and I'm pretty sure your doctor ordered for it) or maybe because you didn't give a "clean midstream catch" of your urine sample (which may have been contaminated with skin cells causing your urine to be positive for protein), or it maybe residual mucus lining the urethra from (?) masturbation [I know you do it... ;) like most if not all other boys your age]



If by any chance your proteinuria persists after repeat urinalysis, your doctor may do what is called a 24-hour urine collection to check if the protein (which is predominantly albumin) in your urine is exceeding 2 grams over 24 hours or not, as well as the so-called creatinine clearance (which is a fancy term to check if your kidneys are in fact working efficiently to clear toxins... or in other words, if they're effectively clearing the creatinine levels in your blood. It's a better measurement than a single random blood creatinine level, but it is cumbersome to do, and it is done only when your initial blood creatinine level is abnormal). Both of these tests require you to collect urine for 24 hours, which can be a pain in the a$$ (keep in mind that some doctors would just opt to check what is called a spot albumin/creatinine ratio of your urine... which has been validated to be nearly if not as accurate as the 24-hour counterpart... but it's every doctor left to do his/her own style). If your urine albumin excretion in 24 hours is less than 2 grams and your creatinine clearance is within normal limits on the background of having proteinuria in your urinalysis, then this is nothing to be worried about... all you need is regular checkups with your doctor. A lot of times, there really isn't a clear understandable cause as to why transient isolated proteinuria occurs, but it happens to normal people. If the urine albumin is more than 2 grams (especially with an abnormal creatinine clearance), your doctor will do some further workup (which I'm not going to discuss anymore), or refer you to a kidney specialist.



I know the above paragraph is super wordy, and I hope I stated it clearly and not make you more confused.



I will not worry about this at this point in time since you sound like a perfectly healthy 15-year-old. There is a high chance this is only transient proteinuria of trivial significance. And because of the fact that you feel fine probably suggests that your blood work and thyroid tests will be fine as well. And also be assured that your doctor is actively looking for answers, and she knows what she is doing and will keep a close watch on it. If she sees something abnormal with your bloodwork, she will act on it.



Hope this helps alleviate most of your worries. Peace out.
suda
2016-11-07 01:59:15 UTC
100 Protein In Urine
anonymous
2016-04-10 03:27:12 UTC
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If you weigh 154lbs then eat 154 grams of protein. If you're 180lbs then eat 180grams of protein. Easy to understand.
Barcode
2011-02-05 00:53:27 UTC
I just answered this same question. Check that one out.
anonymous
2011-02-04 20:51:02 UTC
dude what the hell its not like your going to die...chill,bodybuilders piss all the time and they're still big



but if you are an ignorant then go right ahead and drink your pee
Trenton
2014-09-25 13:09:24 UTC
Leonardo, you are retarded.


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